Gap year in Germany

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A gap year program in Germany is the perfect opportunity to get great life experience, travel, and improve your German language skills. Spend your gap year in Germany speaking with the locals in their native tongue, a valuable skill which you will undoubtedly use for years to come. Get in touch so we can discuss your options.

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EF Languages Abroad

16 - 25 years

2-24 weeks

Abroad

Learn a language faster at an accredited EF school. Choose from 10 languages in 50 destinations. Start your course any Monday.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Languages Abroad

25 + years

1-24 weeks

Abroad

Boost your global career with personalised language courses in one of the world´s greatest cities. Designed for Adults and Professionals.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Language Year Abroad

16 + years

6, 9 or 11 months

Abroad

Combine language and academic studies abroad at an accredited EF school to prepare for an international career or degree.

Destination: Germany

City: BerlinMunich

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EF Gap Year

16 - 24 years

12 or 25 weeks

Abroad

See the world and gain a global edge with travel, language study, service learning, internship, and leadership.

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Gap year in Germany

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Gap year in Munich

Take a gap year in Munich or Berlin

If you're studying German, spending a gap year in Berlin or Munich is the ideal way to work towards fluency while you get to know German culture. Both Berlin and Munich have many attractions for visitors. You'll find plenty to fill your gap year in Germany, in addition to a first-class German program.